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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.91, 1,887.57 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.91, 1,887.57 and 673.47 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.91 : 1,887.57 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.91/1,887.57 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.91x = 1,887.57 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.91x = 1,271,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,221.77/1,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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